The Interface Between Spirituality and Violence in the Lives of Immigrant African Women: Implications for Help Seeking and Service Provision

Ting, Laura; Panchanadeswaran, Subadra

doi:10.1080/10926771.2015.1081660

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“…Against this broader context, this study has illuminated the perspectives of social service practitioners who offer culturally nuanced domestic violence interventions in ethnic migrant communities in Aotearoa/New Zealand. There is growing international recognition that cultural values and practices need to be harnessed in migrant communities for effective intervention in gender‐based violence (Ting & Panchanadeswaran ). The analysis demonstrated that a distinct approach does exist among practitioners, even though they receive no formal training in mobilising culture.…”

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Mobilising culture against domestic violence in migrant and ethnic communities: practitioner perspectives from Aotearoa/New Zealand

Simon‐Kumar

Kurian

Young-Silcock

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Health Soc Care Community

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Studies on domestic violence in ethnic minority communities highlight that social norms, family structures and cultural practices are among the key triggers of violence against women. Not surprisingly, most anti-violence interventions in these communities aim to redeem women from the oppressive features of these cultures. More recently, however, emergent scholarship advocates mobilising, rather than erasing, culture within existing anti-violence strategies. This paper explores the nature of culturally informed interventions used by front-line workers. It presents the findings of a small-scale qualitative study in Aotearoa/New Zealand, where around 13% of the population are currently deemed to be from minority ethnic communities. Interviews and one focus group were conducted with nine practitioners - including social workers, counsellors and the police - in Hamilton, Aotearoa in 2013-2014. Based on thematic analysis, the paper identifies two core strands: (a) the distinctive profile of ethnic violence and (b) the strategies that mobilise culture in anti-violence interventions. Specifically within the former strand, it was found that violence in the ethnic community was distinctive for the following reasons: the heightened sense of stigma surrounding disclosure and the consequent silence by women who suffer from it; the lack of trust in authority; and the fear of conventional safety plans necessitating longer time periods for rapport-building. Among the strategies that mobilise culture, the study found that practitioners used a family approach; engaged men in their interventions, at times reinforcing gendered roles; utilised micro-interventions; and deployed cultural tropes, especially around spirituality, as a strategy. The conclusion points to the gap between interventions that challenge and mobilise cultures. While anecdotally, the latter are perceived to be relevant and effective in anti-violence interventions, there is need for a fuller assessment and better codification of these strategies within the training of practitioners who work in these communities.

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Mobilising culture against domestic violence in migrant and ethnic communities: practitioner perspectives from Aotearoa/New Zealand

Simon‐Kumar

Kurian

Young-Silcock

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“…There is considerable debate regarding the development of faith-based responses to domestic violence with some scholars arguing that Christian faith is implicated in the perpetuation of violence (Copel, 2008; Ting & Panchanadeswaran, 2016). For example, key scriptures, spiritual teachings, and cultural practices can be employed by perpetrators to justify their abusive behaviour as being mandated from God (Petersen, 2016; Pillay, 2013).…”

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“…Christian faith can also function as a barrier for seeking help. Some victims would rather endure violence to keep the family together than be seen to be compromising their faith by leaving a violent relationship, and as such attracting shame and stigma (Ringel & Bina, 2007; Ting & Panchanadeswaran, 2016; Zust et al, 2018). Alternatively, Christian faith can play a key role in addressing domestic violence and holding perpetrators to account (Ellison et al, 2007; Johnson, 2015).…”

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“…Alternatively, Christian faith can play a key role in addressing domestic violence and holding perpetrators to account (Ellison et al, 2007; Johnson, 2015). Research suggests that both perpetrators and survivors of family violence can find interpersonal support for change and gain a sense of hope, strength of purpose and justice from their faith-based communities and related family violence intervention programmes (Nason-Clark, 2009; Petersen, 2016; Ting & Panchanadeswaran, 2016). What can render faith-based intervention programmes effective is the implementation of culturally informed strategies and practices that reflect and promote more harmonious, equitable, and loving relationships between intimate partners.…”

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“…This article aims to fill this gap and contribute to existing knowledge by highlighting the value for Tongan and Pacific peoples more generally of prevention and intervention programmes that take a faith-based cultural approach. Consequently, we propose that in the presence of competent faith leaders who are versed in the complexities of domestic violence (Drumm et al, 2018; Ringel & Bina, 2007), the enactment of Tongan faith-based cultural values that emphasise love, compassion, gentleness, and collective healing can be fostered in kainga (families) to become violence free (Drumm et al, 2018; Petersen, 2016; Ting & Panchanadeswaran, 2016). Here, it is important to note that in many respects, Christian and core Tongan-cultural values have now become intertwined and somewhat inseparable.…”

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Kainga (families) experiences of a Tongan-Indigenous faith-based violence-prevention programme

Alefaio-Tugia

Hodgetts

2021

AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples

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Christianity is an embedded value system within Pacific cultures that is now being employed to inform efforts to address social issues such as family violence. This article chronicles a Tongan woman’s cultural immersion with 49 Tongan church kainga (families) who participated in the Tongan faith-based Kainga Tu’umalie (Prosperous families) family violence programme. Talanoa (Pacific-Indigenous way of engaging families in research) with three kainga is drawn upon to highlight the impact of the programme in re-awakening the need to rebuild positive familial relationships based on core Tongan Christian values. More broadly, accounts from the kainga foreground the importance of interweaving spiritual faith and Indigenous knowledge in efforts to address family violence. This research also speaks to the importance of leveraging collaborative partnerships between community-based agencies and faith-based communities in addressing social issues.

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Intersectional analysis of intimate partner violence against Nigerian nurses in the United States

Olatunji,

Tola‐Adewumi

2023

New Dir Adult Contin Educ

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) against Nigerian nurses in the US is a complex issue intersecting gender, occupation, culture, economics, and migration. This study adopts an intersectional feminist and adult learning framework to explore the causes and potential solutions. Drawing on a thematic analysis of ten media reports and commentaries on various reported cases of IPV against Nigerian nurses, key themes that emerged include: gender‐based power dynamics, cultural expectations, clashes between patriarchal societies and gender equality, open communication, psychological factors, perceived “anti‐male” legal system, and immigrant struggles. Adult learning and education (ALE) interventions, employing transformative and experiential learning, can empower Nigerian nurses and the Nigerian immigrant community in general to challenge traditional norms, address power imbalances, and foster equality in relationships. The study calls for targeted and culturally sensitive support services to create safer environments for Nigerian nurses and families in the US. Further research is recommended to assess the long‐term impact and representativeness of the findings.

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The Interface Between Spirituality and Violence in the Lives of Immigrant African Women: Implications for Help Seeking and Service Provision

Cited by 12 publications

References 30 publications

Mobilising culture against domestic violence in migrant and ethnic communities: practitioner perspectives from Aotearoa/New Zealand

Mobilising culture against domestic violence in migrant and ethnic communities: practitioner perspectives from Aotearoa/New Zealand

Kainga (families) experiences of a Tongan-Indigenous faith-based violence-prevention programme

Intersectional analysis of intimate partner violence against Nigerian nurses in the United States

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